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I am just now starting to collect tokens and medals. I was wondering if there are books like RedBook for tokens and medals? Or a book that shows a index of token and medals? Thanks Big Ed |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Now you stepped in it, you will need a library for your book request  It really depends on what kind of tokens/medals you are after- Hard Times, Civil War(patriotic and storecard), private merchant, scrip, Mint medals, so-called dollars, etc. http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...okens-books/ |
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United States
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For those getting started in Early American, Hard Times, Merchant, Patriotic, Civil War, Trade, and 1890's tokens, Russell Rulau's Standard Catalog of United States Tokens 1700-1900 4th Edition is terrific guide. It can be purchased for under $30 at Krause, and is downloadable in PDF format. You can read the entire book on your computer using Adobe Reader. IMO it's a terrific book; I use it daily. Alternatively you can by a hard copy version -- but I don't recommend it. It's over 1200 pages and very cumbersome. You can get the downloadable version here: http://www.krausebooks.com/product/...nload/cd-dvd |
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For those getting started in Conder tokens (English, Irish, Scottish), The Ultimate Guide To Conder Tokens: The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century Digital Quick Reference is a terrific guide. You can get it here for $75: http://www.condertokenbook.com/As with Rulau's book, it is available also in PDF. I use this one daily as well. |
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biged239, I know you asked about a book but wanted to let you know about a web site in case you are unaware of it, it is http://tokencatalog.com/Hope this helps you out some. John1  |
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Quote:biged239, I know you asked about a book but wanted to let you know about a web site in case you are unaware of it, it is http://tokencatalog.com/Hope this helps you out some. John1 Richard Greever's token database is a good site, indeed. Especially for identifying unlisted American. Edited by CheetahCats
08/03/2011 4:28 pm
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Valued Member
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Wow. Thanks for the great information. That should get me on the right track.
Thanks Big Ed
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Edited by CheetahCats
12/12/2011 2:02 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Fine advice here for the beginning exonmist.
For an introductory and general overview of U.S. tokens and medals, I personally like:
"Tokens and Medals" by Alpert & Elman"
The ONLY Comprehensive Guide Book to U.S. Tokens & Medals!
Softcover -- 8 1/2 by 11 -- 300 Pages! 4000 Illustrations, Values
Price is $22.95 postpaid. Visit: spalpert.com for info.
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If you collect British tokens then Seaby's has a nice book on the subject. It's called 'British Tokens and their Values'. Get an updated issue and you will be fine. Seaby's always puts out nice books.
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Posted 08/03/2011 2:42 pm
